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Sunday, December 9, 2018

Optical Chronicle III

Date: Aug 14 through Apr 21

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE

Optical Chronicle III
August 14, 2018 – April 21, 2019
Author Henry M. Sayre in his book A World of Art discusses the various roles of the artist in society. He identifies four roles; the third is how artists make a visual record of the people, places, and events of their time and place. These identified roles provide the viewer with a touchstone through which they can then begin to interpret the work. This exhibition is the third in a series of four exhibitions, each dedicated to one of Sayre’s four guiding principles.

Kent Bellows and His Collectors

Date: Aug 25 through Jan 6

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE

Kent Bellows and His Collectors
August 25, 2018 – January 6, 2019
The artworks of Kent Bellows are often explorations into the human nature of those around him and of himself, thereby giving an intimate glimpse into his subject’s lives. His obsessive attention to detail and hyper realism style effortlessly invite viewers into his artistic world. Loaned form Bellows’ collectors, the works are from people he knew – and who knew him well.

For Freedoms: In the future days . . .

Date: Aug 10 through Dec 31

The enduring relevance of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1941 “Four Freedoms” address— invoking freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear—is explored in an exhibition of artworks drawn from Sheldon Museum of Art’s permanent holdings and those of private collections.
This exhibition is part of the 50 State Initiative, a nonpartisan project organized by the artist-run For Freedoms Federation to advance art as a means of inspiring civic participation throughout the US.
Admission is free.

Adornment

Date: Sep 29 through Feb 3

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE

Adornment
September 29, 2018 – February 3, 2019
Adornment looks at how individuals and communities clothe, embellish, or alter their appearances through creative thought and artistic practices. The exhibition explores the ongoing need to create works as varied as filigreed jewelry, beaded traditional or contemporary Native American clothing, African American headdresses, tattoos, nail art, distinctive felt hats, fashion designs, and inspired opera and ballet costumes, among others. The work of over 35 individuals is presented including Cey...

Nebraska Now: Larry Gawel, Photographs

Date: Oct 13 through Jan 6

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE

Nebraska Now: Larry Gawel, Photographs
October 13, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Larry Gawel uses black and white film photography and tintypes, a traditional practice from the 1860s and ‘70s, to juxtapose the flora and fauna of Nebraska and Japan. Gawel specifically looks to hunting and harvest practices in the United States and the Japanese landscape to explore individual’s response to the land and the response to the imagery by viewers.
Artist Talk and Reception: October 13 • 1:30 p.m.
2018 Nebraska Now exhibitions are sponsored by...

Winterscapes

Date: Nov 13 through Jan 20

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE

Winterscapes
November 13, 2018 – January 20, 2019
In celebration of the season, the exhibition Winterscapes showcases selected recent acquisitions along with longstanding collection works. Winter has its unique beauty – which has always inspired artists from photographers to painters. When it’s cold outside, experiencing winter scenes in the warmth of a MONA gallery is an opportunity to effortlessly appreciate the splendor of this time of year in Nebraska.

Start Your Engines Exhibit

Date: Aug 25 through Aug 31

Plainview photographer and race car driver Harold Mauck lived life in the fast lane. His amazing collection of photos documenting northeastern Nebraska's post-World war II culture of stock car racing is featured in our new exhibit on the first floor of the Nebraska History Museum. The exhibit features a selection of Mauck's best photographs showing all aspects of Nebraska stock car racing history.
In addition to the photographs, the exhibit features cars and objects on loan from the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed, as well as items...

At a Crossroads: The Political Future of Chuck Hagel

Date: Sep 10 through Dec 21

A new exhibit, At a Crossroads: The Political Future of Chuck Hagel, opens September 10, 2018 and runs through December 21, 2018, on the lower level of UNO's Criss Library.
Learn about the political future that was facing Chuck Hagel in 2007 in a new exhibit from Archives & Special Collections’ U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel Archives. Letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia trace Senator Hagel’s path from early in his first term and involvement in the 2000 presidential election, through the years of speculation about his...

2nd Annual Under Two Hundred Show

Date: Nov 1 through Dec 22

Location: Blue Cat Gallery & Studio
114 W. 3rd Street , Wayne,
NE

Under Two Hundred features over 25 artists from around the state, region, and country. Visitors will be treated to a visual array of paintings, drawings, mixed-media works, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, encaustic painting, photography, printmaking, and more in this salon-style exhibit. A variety of styles, from traditional to whimsical to edgy, will be included, and is sure to please a wide range of tastes. An opening reception will be held Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5-8pm, free and open to the public.

Holiday Lights Festival - Sounds of the Season

Date: Nov 24 through Dec 22

Location: Gene Leahy Mall
14th & Farnam , Omaha,
NE

The Sounds of the Season will showcase the talent of local choral groups that include talented youth to professional performers. The Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market will be filled with delightful holiday music during the five-week program (every Saturday).

William Wolfram and Richard Wiegmann: Between Surface and Time

Date: Nov 4 through Dec 12

O c t o b e r 28 – De c e m b e r 1 2
Organized in conjunction with the 125th Anniversary of Concordia University Nebraska, Between Surface and Time celebrates the art and ministry of Emeriti Professors William Wolfram and Richard Wiegmann. A selection of Wolfram’s digital drawing, painting and liturgical art is paired with forty print editions created by Wiegmann during his service at Concordia. In presenting these two artists, the exhibition highlights Concordia's deep visual art tradition that has shaped more than a half century of art...

GILT presents ETHAN CLAYMORE

Date: Dec 5 through Dec 9

A Holiday Comedy by Norm Foster set a week before Christmas...a young, reclusive widower/egg farmer/artist, Ethan Claymore, meets a woman who could turn his life around. Things are shaken up when he receives a visit from his estranged, recently deceased older brother. A heartwarming story of a man who finds a meaning to life and love, just in time for the holiday season. Admission: $15 (kids 12 & under $10) Dec. 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th All shows start at 7:30 except for Sunday's show that starts at 2:00 p.m.

A Dickens Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts

Date: Dec 6 through Dec 9

Location: The Olde Glory Theatre
348 Jackson Avenue , Seward,
NE

A stuffy old traveling troupe embarks on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dickens's tale. Mayhem ensues as the troupe scrambles to keep the show going and everything that could possibly go wrong does, to hilarious results! See website for showtimes and ticket information or call 402-304-5392.

Shepherds, Kings, and Christmas Things

Date: Dec 7 through Dec 9

SHEPHERDS, KINGS, AND CHRISTMAS THINGS EXHIBIT
The public is invited to see “Shepherds, Kings, and Christmas Things,” a special exhibition of Nativity sets, sacred artwork, and more, December 7-9 at St. Mark’s on the Campus Episcopal Church, located at 1309 R Street in Lincoln.
The event features over 40 Nativity sets and works of art from collections all over Lincoln. The exhibits include manger scenes that are handmade as well as commercially produced, from the US, Europe, Africa, and other parts of the world, crafted in wood, metal,...

A Dickens' Christmas Carol: a traveling travesty in two tumultuous acts

Date: Dec 6 through Dec 9

Location: Olde Glory Theatre
348 Jackson Ave , Seward,
NE

From the bonny shores of England comes the Styckes-Upon-Thump Repertory Theatre Company, a stuffy old traveling troupe embarking on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dickens' tale. Sweet Cynthia Imbry, the general understudy, suddenly finds herself thrust onstage to perform a role she's ill-prepared for! Bettina, the company diva, pretends to be ill, certain the production will be cancelled. However, much to her shock and rage, the show does go on without her! Roles are shuffled at the last minute and poor Cynthia finds herself...

Film Streams: Forever Young Movie Series

Date: Oct 6

Repeats: WEEKLY, 20181228T055959Z times

Our Fall 2018 family-friendly series launches Saturday, October 6 with The Book of Life. The vibrant fantasy-adventure tells the legend of Manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to rescue his one true love and defend his village. Featuring the voice talents of Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, and Ice Cube.
The series will also deliver 80s nostalgia (The Goonies), one of the most inventive films of the silent era (Sherlock Jr.), and a collection of...

Kennard House Holiday Open House

Date: Dec 9

Location: Kennard House
1627 H Street , Lincoln,
NE

The Thomas P. Kennard house has lived many lives in its 149-year history. On December 9, it'll be the venue for History Nebraska's FREE Holiday Open House!
Step back in time and explore one of the oldest remaining buildings in Lincoln while it's decorated in a wonderfully old-fashioned holiday style. This free event is a perfect afternoon activity for the whole family!

NWU Theatre presents Mamma Mia

Date: Dec 2

Repeats: WEEKLY, 20181210T055959Z times

NWU is among the first universities granted the rights to produce this Broadway smash.
Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 2 p.m.
McDonald Theatre, 51st Street and Huntington Ave.
Tickets: $17.50 adults, $12 seniors and students
Purchase: www.nebrwesleyan.edu/theatre-tickets, or call 402.465.2384.
Sophie wants nothing more than to have her father walk her down the aisle for her traditional Greek wedding. But which one is he?

Date: Dec 9

Repeats: WEEKLY, 20181217T055959Z times

Location: Kearney Community Theatre
83 Plaza Blvd , Kearney,
NE

Picture a unique Christmas Special – filmed in the Cable Access TV Studio – otherwise known as the Mount Saint Helens Convent Basement. Rousing Christmas carols, dueling Sugar Plum Fairies, Secret Santa drawings, stolen gifts, and injured nuns. A little too much rum in the cake and just in time for Christmas, the “Catholic Home Shopping Network” is born. Along with Jesus. What more could you ask for at Christmastime? By Dan Goggin. Suitable for older youth and adults.
Thursday Dec. 6-8 at 7:30, Sunday December 9th at 2:00, Thursday,...

Christmas German Service

Date: Dec 9

Location: Friedens Ev. Lutheran Church
540 D St. , Lincoln,
NE

German Christmas Service
Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2:00 p.m., Friedens Ev. Lutheran Church, 6th & D Streets, Lincoln. Experience Christmas music and spoken word in English and German. This family event welcomes everyone who enjoys listening to or singing Christmas music in German. Refreshments served. Free

NUNCRACKERS: A Nunsense Christmas Musical at the Lofte Community Theatre

Date: Dec 2

Repeats: WEEKLY, 20181217T055959Z times

Location: Lofte Community Theatre
15841 Manley Rd , Manley,
NE

Lofte Community Theatre Announces Nuncrackers: A Nunsense Christmas Muscial
Manley, Neb., November 15, 2018 -- The Lofte Community Theatre, located in Manley, NE, just 25 minutes south of Omaha, will be performing Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical, by Dan Goggin. Performances will be December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2018 Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7PM, and Sunday shows begin at 2PM.
The Nunsense Christmas Musical, Nuncrackers, is presented as the first TV special taped in the cable access studio built...

An Italian Christmas with Antonio Forgione

Date: Dec 9

Classical Guitarist, Antonio Forgione, will perform a mixture of Christmas and classical guitar music by Italian and Spanish composers with a descriptive slideshow. Authentic Italian pastries will be served by “The Italian Cake” in a post-concert reception.
The LMTA M.U.S.I.C. [Music For Underserved Interested Children] Endowment held at the Lincoln Community Foundation [LCF] supplements the Lincoln Music Teachers Association Music Outreach Program [LMTA-MOP] which offers low-cost lessons to children from qualified LMTA teachers.
All...

Hannah Huston 'Believe in Christmas' CD Release Show

Date: Dec 9

Location: Rococo Theater
140 N. 13th Street , Lincoln,
NE

Hannah and her band will be bringing 'Believe in Christmas' LIVE to the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska. We welcome you to join the celebration on December 9th!
VIP/Dance Floor Tickets includes (1) CD of the new release Believe in Christmas.
Youth Ticket is for (12 and under) only available on the 3rd Floor Balcony. All minors must be accompanied by and adult 21+.
Doors: 5:30 pm /// Show: 6:30 pm

Lincoln Youth Symphony Free Concert

Date: Dec 9

The Lincoln Youth Symphony will present its annual Holiday Concert and Silent Auction on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6:00 PM at the Lincoln North Star High School auditorium. The orchestra will present classical favorites from the Nutcracker Suite of Tchaikovsky to Corelli’s Christmas Concerto along with traditional holiday favorites like “Let it Snow!” and “Sleigh Ride” and classic Christmas carols. Dozens of businesses and individuals have donated items large and small for the silent auction. The Holiday Concert is the largest fundraiser of...